Corporate Connections:
A Career Networking Event for Graduate Business Students and Employers
The Spring Corporate Connections event will take place on February 23, 2012. Corporate Connections is a networking event for graduate business students to meet with corporate representatives to discuss career opportunities. Informal discussions take place in a more relaxed environment than a typical career fair and, while participants do not bring elaborate booths or materials, representative companies are typically hiring for internship positions and many have full-time positions available (and résumés are collected).
The following companies are participating in the spring Corporate Connections event:
- Prudential
- Tech Data
- Verizon Wireless
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Citi
- Bisk Education
- Northwestern Mutual
- First Investors Corporation
- Chase
- Target
- Web Direct Brands
- Total Quality Logistics
- Kass Shuler, PA
- Nielsen
- Accounting Principals
For employers:
- This two-hour event is exclusively for companies seeking to recruit graduate business students.
- Employers have the opportunity to network with USF faculty from 4:00-4:30 pm and then with USF graduate students and alumni from 4:30-6:00 pm.
- Details regarding parking and event specifics will be forwarded via email after registration.
For students:
- This event is only open to graduate business students.
- Professional attire is required; leave your backpacks and student gear behind for this event.
- Bring several copies of your résumé with you (in a portfolio, briefcase, or professional binder).
- A partial list of attending companies is available above. Research several companies prior to attending the event.
- Be prepared to make new contacts, present your “elevator speech,” and practice your communications skills.
- View the MBA Career Guide for tips on networking, conversation starters, and following up with new contacts after the event.
- Additional Tips for Success at Corporate Connections
